The end of the transition means changes for how fisheries will be managed in the UK. There will be further changes depending on whether an agreement on a future relationship is reached or not.
End of Brexit Transition: Fisheries (149 KB , PDF)
There will be changes to fisheries and how the managed in the UK after the brexit transition ends on 1 January 2021 This includes changes that will happen regardless of any negotiation outcome, and other changes for UK fisheries in the event of a deal being agreed, or no deal being reached.
Fisheries is a small part of the UK economy. However, the economic activity from fisheries is concentrated in specific coastal areas, where it is important both socially and economically. Fisheries has featured prominently in the Brexit debate. Fishers, both quota and non-quota sectors, are expecting greater fishing opportunities. The processing sector and shellfish exporters have concerns about access to export markets and potential border delays.
The future level of access for EU vessels to UK waters and vice versa, once the transition ends is being decided during the negotiations. Depending on the outcome of the negotiations, any agreed access may or may not be linked to a trade agreement. If there is no agreement, unless interim arrangements are made, EU and UK vessels would be excluded from each other’s waters.
End of Brexit Transition: Fisheries (149 KB , PDF)
Following its passage through the House of Commons, the Environment Bill 2021-22 has now completed its second reading, committee stage, report stage and third reading in the House of Lords. This paper is a summary of what happened in those House of Lords stages and about how the Bill has changed.
The natural environments of the Overseas Territories are of global significance. This paper describes UK support to help them adapt to climate change.
The Queen’s Speech in May 2021 announced a new bill to provide the security services with the tools they need to tackle the threat from hostile activity by states. The Government subsequently published a consultation on proposals for legislation to counter state threats which closed in July 2021. This briefing paper examines the background to these proposals and concerns about the implications for press freedom.
